Clear Training. Real Results. A Better Life With Your Dog!
Veteran-owned dog training with over 10 years of experience and more than 7,000 dogs trained.
Training that works in real life!
Trusted by families facing real behavior challenges, from puppies to aggression and reactivity.
Why Choose At Attention Dog Training?
For over 10 years, At Attention Dog Training has helped more than 7,000 dogs and their families work through everything from puppy foundations to serious behavior challenges like aggression, fear, and reactivity. Our experience allows us to meet clients where they are, without judgment, pressure, or unrealistic promises.
Led by award-winning trainer David Shade, a U.S. Army veteran, and supported by a trusted team of professionals, we focus on clear communication, practical solutions, and training that fits real life. If you are looking for steady guidance, proven experience, and a path forward that feels manageable, you are in the right place.
Meet The Owner
David Shade is an award-winning professional dog trainer with over a decade of experience and more than 7,000 dogs trained. He has worked with families across Pennsylvania as well as professional athletes, public figures, celebrities, and families of former U.S. presidents. His work has been featured on television, podcasts, and in national publications.
David is a United States Army veteran and former paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne Division. He completed a combat deployment to Afghanistan, where he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal with Valor and the Purple Heart. His military service shaped the leadership, discipline, and accountability that define his approach to dog training today.
As the founder of At Attention Dog Training, David leads a carefully selected team of professional trainers dedicated to modern, force-free, fear-free, and pain-free training methods. His work focuses on real-world results, safety, and long-term success for both dogs and the families who love them.
David is also a husband, father, and published author, with his first book accepted by a publisher and scheduled for release soon.
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Here's what people have been saying about us
"After only one session with At Attention Dog Training, we began to see a transformation"
"Their training methodology is excellent, and their care and respect for dogs is evident in the way they handle them."
"Highly, highly recommend to anyone with a dog, even if they think they are doing okay on their own!!"
"We were able to better communicate with him, and he actually listened!"
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